Sanctions Against Russia – History Shows That the West Must Reflect on Their Long-Term Consequences.

If breaking ties is easy, building them is a long and difficult process.

The economic sanctions put in place against the Russian economy have been the subject of very little prior reflection. Depending on the activities affected, and on their duration, which is currently unpredictable but potentially long, their effects may prove to be significant and very different from what we imagine a priori. A historical example allows …